What are 3 key factors to consider when selecting drayage companies in California?
There are many drayage trucking companies to choose from in California, but how do you know you are selecting the right company for your next requirements? Chances are, your needs do not start and end at the ports- you might need other services, including transloading, cross-docking, storage, fulfillment, and local trucking delivery. There are many options to consider, but here are 3 key factors to consider when selecting the ideal drayage company for your supply chain needs.
- Asset-based drayage company. Many 3PL California companies will claim and promote themselves to be a “one-stop” shop to attract your attention, but what does that mean? Can they also provide local LTL deliveries, warehousing & distribution, ocean & air shipping, if needed? Some companies also lease equipment, including trucks, chassis, and top handlers, to name a few. Research a company that owns its own private trucking fleet, tri-axle chassis, and top handlers to keep drayage fees low. You might require heavyweight/overweight freight solutions, “OTR” transloading, or overflow storage of containers, which can drive costs up once your freight leaves the ports. An asset-based company with dedicated managers assigned to your project will be able to provide more flexible pricing based for your short-term or long-term needs.
- Dedicated Account Managers. Skip the brokers, consultants, and the multiple phone calls to identify the right drayage company for your requirements; this is time-consuming, you need answers fast from experts. Throughout your drayage moves, you might later discover the need for proper storage of organic foods, cross-docking of your freight, LTL deliveries, or B2B and B2C fulfillment. Research a company that has dedicated account managers with years of experience in drayage transport that can provide instant solutions for ALL of your customized requirements.
- Quick online quotes. Have you ever requested a quote online, but no one returned your call or email? Select a company that makes online quotes fast and easy on their websites. Time is money, and you need answers and solutions FAST!
Dependable drayage service specializes in import/export container drayage to and from all major California ports, intermodal shipping, and transloading. With facilities in the Southern California overweight corridor, we can quickly meet any requirement you have for handling overweight import/export containers. We also have facilities servicing the Port of Oakland. Our asset-based harbor and intermodal transportation division handle all nationwide drayage moves for containers coming from or going to West Coast seaports. In addition to container drayage, we specialize in complex multiple-hub cargo moves through multimodal transportation strategies with complete warehousing and distribution services via our warehousing division.